Peckish (the little hen) | PDF Knitting Pattern

Peckish (the little hen) is worked flat on two needles. Instructions for the colour work include written instructions for the borders and a chart for the hearts - instructions & tips are given for first-time colourwork knitters.

If you're new to stranded knitting, this pattern is suitable for first-time colourwork knitters. Other techniques include basic shaping.

Needles
3.25mm straight knitting needles

Yarn
8ply/DK Yarn
Suggested yarns include Onion No.4 Organic Wool + Nettle or Fiddlesticks Peppin 8
1 x 50g ball Cream (yarn A)
1 x 50g ball Dark Blue or Pink (yarn B)
5g Red (yarn C)
5g Mustard/Yellow (yarn D)

Oddment of 4ply yarn, approx. 60cm
Note: Eyes are worked in 4ply yarn. The drop in yarn weight makes embroidering the eyes easier - you can also use 3-6 strands of
embroidery floss.

The yarn quantities given are enough to knit at least 2 chickens.